Meghan Markle’s dad: ‘I hate the idea of missing’ royal wedding

by The Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday March 8, 2018, Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle arrive for an event for young women, as part of International Women's Day in Birmingham, central England. Kensington Palace said Monday May 14, 2018, that Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are requesting “understanding and respect” for Markle’s father after a celebrity news site reported he would not be coming to the royal wedding to walk his daughter down the aisle. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, FILE)

On Monday, the elder Markle was quoted by the celebrity news site as saying he would not attend the wedding to avoid embarrassing his daughter or the royal family, amid criticism over his decision to pose for wedding-preparation shots taken by a paparazzi agency.

On Tuesday TMZ quoted him as saying "I hate the idea of missing one of the greatest moments in history and walking my daughter down the aisle." But he also reportedly said doctors are still performing tests and he is not sure whether he will be released from the hospital in time for Saturday's wedding.